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Classification of hypoglycemia
| Glycemic criteria/description | |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | Glucose <70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) and ≥54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L) |
| Level 2 | Glucose <54 mg/dL (3.0 mmol/L) |
| Level 3 | A severe event characterized by altered mental and/or physical status requiring assistance for treatment of hypoglycemia |
Reprinted from Agiostratidou G, Anhalt H, Ball D, et al. Diabetes Care 2017;40:1622–1630.
